Civil War veteran Stillwell of Red Bank dies at 75
William J. Stillwell a Civil War veteran and Arrowsmith Post member died at home in Red Bank from heart trouble. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, a sister, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at the residence of Mrs. Stock with burial in Fair View cemetery Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Stillwell
Arrowsmith Post
Red Bank
Mra
James R. Smock
Broad Street
Mr. Stillwell
Smock
Carole Austin
Garrett Stillwell
Shrewsbury
Warren Stillwell
New York
Stock
H. Ridgely Robinson
First Methodist Church
Stillwell
Robert R. Mount
New Jersey Volunteers
Chancellorsville
Harmony
Frances Morris
Avram Morris
Middletown
Death of Benjamin Sickles From Tree Accident in Colts Neck
Benjamin Sickles of Colts Neck died at his home after a tree he was cutting fell on him last Saturday. The 30 year old left a wife and two sisters Maggie and Miss Charlotte. Everett Matthews of Allenwood is mentioned as a survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Sickles
Colts Neck
Sickles
Augustus
Chartlotte Sickles
Maggie Sickles
Mia
Everett Matthews
Allenwood
Nastasia Building Moved and Local Improvements
John Nastasia the Wall Street grocer advances property work on Norwood Avenue. The Cracent Market building was removed from Wall Street Norwood corner and now adjoins the original Norwood Norwood corner store. Commission Government League meets Thursday at 8 p.m. Library Hall all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nastasia
Wall Street
Norwood Avenue
Cracent Market
Commission Government League
Library Hall
POUNDS WRECKED BY FLOATING ICE AND FROZEN PIPES
Pound fishermen suffer major losses as large fields of ice from New York bay damage pounds along the coast. Poles are carried away and reconstruction is needed at Steward Cook and Lockwood yards. Widespread frozen pipes flood streets. a new thawing method using electric current is being tested. Local trolley service disrupted by ice on a branch avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Bay
Steward Cook
Lockwood & Co
Branchport Avenue
Hampton Avenue
Red Bank
Delicatessen Sold to N. Joerg & Son of New York
George Paar disposed of his Broadway theater building delicatessen to N. Joerg & Son of New York. It is unclear when Paar vacated, and he remained undecided on future plans after yesterday’s sighting. a meeting was scheduled for Thursday evening. Card of Thanks from Mrs. Lucina H. Magee and family expresses gratitude to William Morris and friends for kindness during Eugene Magee’s illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zimmerman
Carlton Hill
C. P. Soffel
Shrewsbury
J. B. Green
George Paar
Broadway Theatre
N. Joerg & Son
New York
Paar
Lucinia H. Magee
Wiliam Morris
Eugene Magee
Lucina H. Magee
Judge appoints commissioner to take testimony in suit
Judge Charles Corn receives notice that Chief Justice Charles M. Clabaguh of the District of Columbia appoints him commissioner to take testimony in the case between James O'Reilly Kuhn Jr and Edith C Kuhn. Washington residents were guests at a summer hotel here. One more key witness lives in Long Branch. attorneys for both sides will be present Friday afternoon when testimony is taken before Judge Corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Corn
Charles M. Clabaugh
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Washington, D. C
James O'Reilly, Kuhn, Jr
Edith C. Kuhn
Snow
Washington
Long Branch
Corn
Monmouth Beach to Probe Death of Samuel Archer
Borough council vows a thorough inquiry into the death of Samuel Archer who died at home after being refused admission to Monmouth Memorial Hospital. They will seek Dr. Walter Reed’s statement on Archer’s illness and investigate hospital actions and related matters. The council also acts on sewer rules and Conover road closure with budget items and a Long Branch fire bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Beach
Samuel Archer
Wap Island
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Walter 8. Reed
Archer
Manahan
Conover Road
City of
Long Branch
Three Ice Yachts In Close Finish at Club Cup Race
Long Branch Ice Boat and Yacht Club held a 15 mile Club Cup race at Shallow Point. Jack Frost Imp and Blanche finished within six seconds of each other, Rainbow a minute and a half behind. O Brien led most of the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch Ice Boat and Yacht Club
Jack Frost
Imp
Blanche
Rainbow
O'Brien
Long Branch Ice Boats
St Valentine Dance by Neptune Hose Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Neptune Hose Company held a St Valentine dance at the Branchport Avenue fire house last night. Decorations were shown and Prof F K Balls orchestra provided music. Refreshments at midnight followed by dancing until 2 am. New president Mrs Gilmore West of Sixth Avenue. A new reception is planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Hose Company
Branchport Ave
Branchport Avenue
F. K. Ball
Gilmore West
Sixth Avenue
Jolly Juniors Hold Pink Tea At Miss Davis Home
The Jolly Juniors met at Miss Stella Davis's Branchport avenue home last Saturday afternoon. After business they held a pink tea with games and favors, pink decorations, and several piano selections. Attendees included Marion Sherman, Phyllis Van Brant, Mildred Woolley, Dorothy Doran, Estella Davis, Mary Moore, Dorothy Quinn, and Brent Doran. The Chattle High School Class of 1918 members planned an April reception. Favors went to Mary Moore and Dorothy Doran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly
Stella Davis
Branchport Avenue
Marion Sherman
Phyllis van Brant
Mildred Woolley
Dorothy Doran
Estella Davis
Mary Moore
Dorothy Quinn
Brent Doran
Chattle High School
Misa Dorothy Doran
Weather notes and minstrel show plans for Long Branch area
The 86 hour forecast calls for increasing clouds with possible rain or snow Thursday, warmer tonight. Observations show northeast winds, max yesterday 38, min last night 10. Band minstrel rehearsals progress for Washington's Birthday event at Crescent Hall with cake gate fundraiser for Home for the Aged. Also notices about Oakhurst School patriotic entertainment and local storm warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
New Jersey
North Broadway
Long Branch
Washington
Opera House
Eatontown
Crescent Hall
Crescent Council, Jr. O. U. A
Chas. Morris
Washington St
Washington, D. C
Middle
East Gulf Coast
Keyport Fireman Injured in Suspicious Cobblers Shop Blaze
Frank Pease, a Keyport fireman, suffered severe burns in an explosion at Valente Galpano’s shoe repair shop. Police probe follows conflicting alibis as Pease, aiding to extinguish the blaze, was injured by gasoline fumes. A second pail of liquid was turned over to authorities. Storm updates follow with rain and wind warnings along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pease
Keyport
Valente Galpano
Dr. Cooley
Galpano
Perth Amboy
Sire
Pease
Ice Yacht Stag Set by Long Branch Club
At the Long Branch Ice Boat and Yacht Club meeting at Pleasure Bay club house plans were made for the annual stay to be held a week from next Saturday night. T. Fraser Price and C. H. C. Clark lead the arrangements. Guests are expected with refreshments and music. The ice yacht ball will occur the first Wednesday after Easter at the Lyceum and promoters aim for a record dance. The meeting also discussed yachting and the close finish among three boats for the Club cup yesterday afternoon.
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Long Branch Club
Club House
Long Branch Ice Boat and Yacht Club
Pleasure Bay
T. Fraser Price
C. H. C. Clark
Lyceum
Notable contractor Ashbel W. Borden dies in Shrewsbury
Ashbel W. Borden, a prominent Monmouth County contractor and builder, died at his Shrewsbury home at 9 p.m. aged 65 from heart neuralgia after six weeks of declining health. Survived by his wife Miss Matherine Smith, one son Delafield Borden, four sisters Jerugha Margaret Olivia Anna and four brothers A Holmes Randolph and Francis Borden. Funeral Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dwight L. Parsons. entombment in church burying ground. funeral director Robert T. Smith of Red Bank. Borden born in Shrewsbury in 1866, longtime Presbyterian member and former trustee, led building projects across Red Bank and Rumson Road.
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Ashbel W. Borden
Monmouth County
Sycamore Avenue
Shrewsbury
Mr. Borden
Borden
Matherine Smith
Delafield Smith
Delafield Borden
Jerugha
Margaret
Olivia
Anna Borden
A. Holmes Borden
Broad Street
Randolph
Francis Borden
Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church
Dwight L. Parsons
Church Burying Ground
Robert T. Smith
Red Bank
Presbyterian Church
Rumson Road
Miss Casey Weds L A Dalrymple in Reno Elopement
News from Long Branch reports the Reno marriage of Florence Casey and Percival Dalrymple, ex president of Amalgamated Paint. Dalrymple had obtained a divorce February 6 from Mrs Ethel Hendr Percival. The couple married on Lincoln's birthday and planned a Reno mining venture. Casey, noted in New York and Long Branch social circles, is the daughter of prominent Monmouth County residents. The divorce action cited cruelty with a riding crop attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Reno
Nev
L. A
Ethel Hender Percival
Percival
Miss Casey
New York
New Jersey
Monmouth County
Not to Alter New Form of Ballot in Geran Election Law Debate
February 14 conference among Republican Senators in Trenton signals no likely legislation this session to amend the Geran election law by adding party columns on the new blanket ballot. Leavitt and four others support the bill, while Edge Princes Colgate Pierce Smalley Nichols oppose. The current ballot groups all candidates by office regardless of party. Local notices follow, including a masquerade ball at the Lyceum and death notices for J Welsh Borden of Shrewsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Leavitt
Tim
Edge
Atlantic
Princes
Pascaic
Colgate
Essex
Pierce
Union
Smalley
Somerset
Nichols
Cumberland
Lewin
Burlington
Read
Camdes
Hand
Cape May
Gaunt
Gloucester
Ragand
Wilson
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Steiner & Bon Batt
Empire Theatre
Monmouth St
Highclose Motion Pictures
Pradley Beach
Egypt
Harry &. Shaw
W. H. Martin
Brodway
Andy Lantbaum
South Broadway
Kuhn
Long Branch Justice
Monmouth Council
ST. Valentine
Jolly Juniors
Weather Bureau Forecast
Steiner & Son
Washington Camp
Oakhurst School
Miberon
Kepport
Alabama
Texas
Louisiana
Charleston
D. C
Arkansas
I. L. Cohen
Fort Smith
Ark
Leopold Marks
Rebekah Levin
Sea Breeze Cottage
Samuel Cohen
Second Avenue
Cohen
Custom Cutters
Buffalo
Merchant Tailors’ Association
Astor House
Monmouth Poultry Club
Monmouth County Agricultural Fair Association
East Front Street
Sea Side Co
Sea Side Company
Knights of Pythias
BE. L. Price
G. Staten
Leutenant
C. Herbert Marchant
Webster
F. Gooch
H. Smith
William A. Frazier
William Anderson
Joseph Salt
Frances R. Cooke
Monmouth Street
N. J
The
Daily Record
ICE Yacht
STAG
Shrewobury
Casey
Eno 10
Ladies Independent Hebrew Sick Benefit Association
J. Pitman Weet
Steiner & Sondant
Welsh Borden
Pearner
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